2 Euros Summer Olympics 2016 in Rio de Janeiro

€84,609.00
IssuerBelgium
Year2016
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Bernard Gillard
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#366, LA#BEM-8.20
Obverse descriptionThe design is based on the Olympic team logo of Belgium symbolizing an athlete who wears the flag of the country, celebrating victory and expressing pride in representing her country. The inner part of the coin depicts, from top to bottom, a stylized character, the five Olympic rings, and the inscription `BELGIUM TEAM.` To the left is the year 2016. On the right, the indication of nationality `BE` appears between the monetary brand of Brussels (helmeted head of the Archangel Michael) and the brand of `currency commissioner`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTEAM BELGIUM 2016 BE
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with lettering
MintRoyal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage2016  - BU - 325 000
2016  - Proof - 15 000
Catalog ID3463930800
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